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Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) is a California-chartered commercial bank that regularly issues detailed updates on its financial performance, capital actions and corporate developments. The PFBC news page on Stock Titan aggregates these announcements so readers can review the bank’s latest earnings results, dividend declarations, stock repurchase activity and other material disclosures in one place.
In its earnings releases, Preferred Bank reports on net income, net interest income, noninterest income, noninterest expense, loan and deposit growth, asset quality and capital ratios. These updates are often accompanied by commentary from senior management and are followed by conference calls and webcasts where executives discuss financial results, business highlights and the operating environment. The bank also publishes notices in advance of these calls, providing dates, times and dial-in information for interested participants.
Beyond quarterly results, Preferred Bank’s news includes information on cash dividends, changes to its dividend level, and approvals and implementation of stock repurchase plans that require regulatory consent due to its corporate structure. The bank also issues releases on governance and leadership matters, such as the appointment of a new chief risk officer and changes in executive responsibilities.
Because Preferred Bank describes itself as one of the larger independent commercial banks headquartered in California, its news flow can be relevant to investors tracking regional commercial banking trends, capital management decisions and credit quality developments. The PFBC news page offers a centralized view of these company-issued updates, allowing readers to follow Preferred Bank’s disclosures about its operations, financial condition and strategic actions over time.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) has received approval to continue its stock repurchase plan initiated in May 2021. Initially, $50 million was allocated for the buyback, with approximately $18 million repurchased in 2021. In May 2022, the Board of Directors announced the recommencement of this plan, allowing for an additional buyback of up to $32 million in common stock. This move is intended to enhance shareholder value and reflects the Bank's ongoing commitment to optimizing its capital structure.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) announced the resignation of Ms. Shirley Wang from its Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective May 11, 2022. The Bank confirmed that her departure was not due to any disagreements with management or accounting issues. Chairman and CEO Li Yu expressed gratitude for Ms. Wang's three years of service. Preferred Bank, one of California's larger independent commercial banks, continues to offer a wide range of banking products and services to both commercial and consumer customers across its branches in California and New York.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) reported a strong first quarter of 2022 with a net income of $26.0 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, marking a 22.8% increase year-over-year. Loan growth (excluding PPP) reached 16.1% annualized, totaling $176 million. Although net interest income rose to $50 million, noninterest expenses increased due to personnel costs. Deposit growth was moderate, increasing by $84 million. The Bank's net interest margin improved to 3.42%, and total assets grew to $6.14 billion.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022, on April 19, 2022. A conference call with management will take place on April 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, focusing on the bank's performance and outlook. Investors can access this call via phone or live webcast on the bank's website. Preferred Bank, a major independent commercial bank in California, offers various financial services to small and mid-sized businesses as well as individual customers.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share, scheduled for payment on April 21, 2022, to shareholders recorded by April 7, 2022. The bank, one of California's largest independent commercial banks, offers a range of services including deposits, real estate finance, and loans. Based in Los Angeles, it operates 11 branches across California and one in New York, catering to small and mid-sized businesses and a diverse customer base.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) reported a strong performance for Q4 and the full year 2021. The Bank's net income for Q4 was $26.4 million ($1.80 per diluted share), up 26.5% year-over-year. For the full year, net income reached a record $95.2 million ($6.41 per diluted share), marking a 37.1% increase from 2020. Key metrics include a loan growth of 10.5% and deposit growth of 17.6%. However, despite the positive figures, concerns about inflation and rising operating costs were noted by management. The leverage ratio stood at 9.49%, indicating strong capitalization.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) will announce its fourth-quarter financial results for the period ending December 31, 2021, on January 19, 2022. A conference call with management will take place the following day, January 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern (11:00 a.m. Pacific), which will be available through multiple access points, including a live webcast. Key executives will discuss financial outcomes, business highlights, and future outlook. A replay of the call will be offered until February 3, 2022.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share, an increase of 13.2% from the previous dividend of $0.38. The dividend is payable on January 21, 2022, to shareholders on record as of January 7, 2022. This decision reflects the bank's strong performance throughout the pandemic year, as noted by CEO Li Yu.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) reported a net income of $26.1 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, for Q3 2021, marking a 21.7% increase over the previous quarter. This was significantly higher than the $17.1 million, or $1.15 per share, reported in Q3 2020. Key drivers included a $10.5 million improvement in credit loss provisions compared to last year. The bank observed 8.3% deposit growth and 1.8% loan growth (excluding PPP loans) quarter-over-quarter. Total assets approached $6 billion.
Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC) will release its third-quarter financial results on October 20, 2021, after market close. A conference call, featuring key executives, is scheduled for October 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants can join by phone or via a live webcast on the bank's website. Preferred Bank, headquartered in California, provides a variety of banking services and operates multiple branches across the state and in New York, catering to both commercial and consumer clients.